IBM Mainframe Forum

Hi,

I have codded the if condition in my panel as below:

IF ((&ZSYSID = 'F01' and &XSUBSYS = 'DBF1' ) or
(&ZSYSID = 'VIL' and &XSUBSYS = 'DBCD' ))

.MSG=200
ELSE
.MSG=300

the issue is, "or" is not working here and giving logical error

ISPP169

Panel 'PAN12' error
Invalid IF logical expression (not a dialog or control variable or VER
statement construct).

Panel line where error was detected:
IF ((&ZSYSID = 'F01' and &XSUBSYS = 'DBF1' ) or

Can someone please help me to resolve the issue..???

I do not think nested parenthesis are supported.

First, you do not use OR or AND, you use the OR symbol for example (!) and the AND symbol &
Second, indentation is very important in Panels. That is why you should post using the Code Markers so that we can see this.

Third, try a different way or use the rexx exit to do what you want.

First, you do not use OR or AND, you use the OR symbol for example (!) and the AND symbol &

Your meaning is not clear... are you referring to style or preference? Because, from the book:


This worked for me (only one set of parenthesis):

Though, you probably need to split up into multiple statements to get the grouping that you intended through parenthesis. Or use imbedded rexx (preferred over a rexx exit for this instance).

I am not sure of the internal logic of ISPF, but it seems like the first right paren ends the conditional expression. They should give a more specific message, like 'Nested parenthesis are not supported', which I think should be the first indication of a syntax error.